Notes from the Parish Council March Meeting
John Covill chaired the meeting with 6 Parish Councillors and 5 members of the Public.
Reports:
- CCC - Cllr Hazel Williams–apologies were received. A written report from Cllr Williams was read to the meeting.
- ECDC - Cllr Alan Alderson reported to the meeting.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising:
- Confirmation of Bus Stops, Rogers Road: Replies to letters sent to both Stagecoach & CCC were received. Both noted that they would be looking at the unmarked bus stops to see what could be done. This is ongoing.
The Pound - Fire Engine: Burwell Museum remain interested in displaying the Fire Engine. The Chairman of the Museum Committee is to contact the Clerk with a view to measuring up the Fire Engine and moving to the Museum.
Admin Item - dates for meetings 2006/07 + date for Annual Village Assembly: The dates were agreed with the meetings being the 2nd Thursday of each month (there will be no August meeting unless called). The Annual Village Assembly will be at the Village Hall on the 24th May 2006 (see separate notice for further details).
Clerk's Gratuity - as requested by the PCRF: This was agreed and back payments made to the Clerk.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications including: 5 High Street - single-storey extension to the rear. Concerns were expressed about the new extension overlooking neighbouring property. The PC objected to this application.
Planning Approval: Highbridge Farm, S.P. Fen - change of use of paddock land to all weather ménage with 6No floodlights and provision of a new vehicular access to existing stable block.
Any Other Business:
Steve Kent-Phillips reported that signs had been placed at the entrance to the Recreation Ground noting that this field is no longer the responsibility of the Parish Council.
Andrew Camps asked that CCC Highways be contacted with reference to the damaged road edging, Lower End, asking that this be repaired.
It was noted that the missing "passing place" signs have still not been replaced on Whiteway Drove. This will be chased with CCC Highways.
Open Question Time:
There were general discussions.
The next meeting will be at 7.30pm in the Village Hall on April 13.